George Clooney And Julianna Margulies Sign Off Their Emails THIS Way; See How They Pay Homage To Their ER Characters

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for pop culture and a soft spot for classic television shows, I must say that the bond between George Clooney and Julianna Margulies, as portrayed by their iconic characters Carol and Doug on ER, is truly timeless. Their unique friendship, which extends beyond the small screen, is a testament to the power of great storytelling and exceptional acting.


George Clooney and Julianna Margulies achieved career-defining roles by starring together in the hit TV series ER. To this day, both actors continue to reminisce about their memorable characters, Dr. Douglas “Doug” Ross (Clooney) and Nurse Carol Hathaway (Margulies), often referring to each other using their character names.

During an interview with the Television Academy, the actress shared that the TV show “ER” continues to hold a special place in her heart, just as it does for George Clooney. At the time they used to sign off on emails as ‘Carol’ and ‘Doug’.

During a pre-show interview with the Television Academy, as the series reached its 30th milestone, Margulies expressed her personal preference: among all characters, she found Carol and Doug to be the most endearing.

In the continuation of their discussion, The Morning Show actor revealed, “Ultimately, it was Carol and Doug who fit best together. To this day, we, George and I, continue to sign our personal emails to one another with affectionate nicknames, such as ‘Love, Carol’ or ‘Doug.’

Speaking about their characters, Carol and Doug are among the most memorable pairs on television shows. The narrative involving Clooney and Margulies portrays them dating for a short while during earlier seasons. However, by season 5, Doug relocates to Seattle due to job commitments, leading to their separation.

Yet, contrary to expectations, the duo found themselves back together at the close of season 6 – a point that also signified Eric Margulies’ departure from the series.

The reunion between the characters was kept a secret for the cast members also. To not ruin the surprise for anyone and get raw emotions of the actors, the producers did not involve the scene in the table read either. 

When the actress learned that her final scene would feature George Clooney, The Good Wife star returned to her trailer in tears. Later, the producer spoke with her and disclosed, “‘We have the perfect ending for your character, Carol. But we can’t tell anyone. Otherwise, it won’t be a surprise.'” She added, “I wish someone had prepared me before I attended that table read!

Additionally, Margulies recounted her personal response to the emotional reunion between Doug and Carol. The renowned actress expressed, “My mom told me she exclaimed, much like many others, because everyone knew George had left the series.

ER originally aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009, following the lives of doctors at County General Hospital, complete with their personal and professional highs and lows. This popular series will celebrate its 30th anniversary on September 19, 2024.

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2024-09-19 16:52